Motor racing-Verstappen takes his fourth F1 title in Las Vegas
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive Formula One world championship after finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. With two races remaining, Verstappen's lead over McLaren's Lando Norris became uncatchable. George Russell won the race, followed by Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in second.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:57 | 24 November 2024
- Modified Date: 10:59 | 24 November 2024
Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched the Formula One world championship for the fourth time, and fourth year in a row, after finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday.
With two rounds to spare, the 27-year-old Dutch driver took an unbeatable lead over McLaren's Lando Norris in the championship.
George Russell won the night race from pole position in a Mercedes one-two finish with team mate Lewis Hamilton, who started 10th.
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